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Welcome to American Alarms’ business and home security page for Hardwick, Massachusetts. This informational page provides important crime data along with additional information for those living in or considering moving to Hardwick.
According to the FBI Crime Database for Massachusetts’ 279 cities and towns, Hardwick was ranked 172nd in “Most Property Damage per 100,000” in 2013 improving from 98th in 2012. However, it was 154th for “Most Burglaries per 100,000” declining from 181st in 2012.
Based in New England since 1971, we’ve worked in the Hardwick area for decades. We know the landscape and we have good relationships with local police and fire officials. Our team of employees (200 strong and growing) live in the communities we serve, this means our customers are our neighbors.
After purchasing a tract of land from natives in 1687, settlers began moving into the Hardwick area that was purchased, in 1737. It didn’t take long for it to become a town as was incorporated two years later. It was named Hardwick after the Englishman Lord Hardwicke, a high ranking official.
Like many towns in Worcester County, Hardwick was settled during the mid eighteenth century. Many of the early settlers in town took advantage of the local rivers and streams, by building paper and textile mills along the shores. The expansion of the railroads during this time helped support the local trade industry, and helped Hardwick to become a prosperous town. Along with the mills in town, manufacturing companies were also established in town. One of the more unique manufacturing companies in town was located in the Old Furnace village in town, this manufacturer built cannon balls for the army and also was the major train depot in town. The prominence of mills and manufacturing lasted into the twentieth century, until the agriculture and farming industries took off. Hardwick became a large supplier of dairy products in the area.
Today, Hardwick remains a small town, with a population around 3,000. Staying true to its past, Hardwick is still known for its farming industry; and hosts the Hardwick Fair.
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Among the most popular recreation sites in town is the Quabbin Reservoir. This reservoir is the largest body of water in Massachusetts and is is the main supply of water to the Greater Boston area. With many local trails around the reservoir, it is frequented by hikers and has some places where fishing is allowed. The most popular event in Hardwick however, is the Hardwick Fair. First coming to town in 1762, it is the oldest fair in the country. The fair celebrates Hardwick’s agricultural past, through animal shows and farming and similar trade booths.
Jonathan and Moses Robinson are brothers who were born in Hardwick, where they were raised until the age of five, when the family moved to Bennington, Vermont. Moses, the older brother, would attend Dartmouth College, before going on to have a career in politics. He would become the second Governor of the State and later a Senator for Vermont, a position he would retain for six years. His younger brother, Jonathan much like Moses, enjoyed a career in politics. Jonathan entered politics much after Moses, and he became a Senator for Vermont for nine years.
Hardwick, MA, United States
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781-859-2700
FAX: 781-648-0199
Technical Support: 781-859-2600
Accounting: 781-859-2500
Human Resources: 781-859-2300
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